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Colombia-Ecuador tensions rise as Noboa and Petro dispute the status of former vice president Glas

Colombia-Ecuador tensions rise as Noboa and Petro dispute the status of former vice president Glas

Apr 8, 2026

The diplomatic tensions between Colombia and Ecuador rose Tuesday as President Daniel Noboa issued a rebuke of his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro. Noboa said Petro’s comments about former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas were an “attack on sovereignty.” The...

Government struggles to meet IMF demands to reduce tax exemptions and subsidies

April 8th, 2026

More crimes are being committed with high-power firearms; Plan your ‘extreme’ Cajas Mountain adventure; Easter chocolate and squash ice cream

April 8th, 2026

Jumping General Lee

April 8th, 2026

Science answers the age-old question of whose farts smell the worst

April 8th, 2026

New confrontation may be brewing between the government and the Constitutional Court

April 7th, 2026

When home becomes a choice instead of a location

April 7th, 2026

Expats often learn the hard way that the concept of time is different in Latin America

April 7th, 2026

Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

April 6th, 2026

Quito, Guayaquil suffer blackouts; Noboa extends Labor Day weekend; State of emergency ordered in 9 provinces; Arrests made in Av. Las Americas murder

April 6th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

When home becomes a choice instead of a location

When home becomes a choice instead of a location

Apr 7, 2026

In conversations with some expats who have been in Cuenca for a while, a quiet pattern begins to show up. It does not arrive all at once, and it is not something everyone notices. But for those who do, it changes how the city feels in a way that is hard to reverse. At...

Expats often learn the hard way that the concept of time is different in Latin America

April 7th, 2026

Has Charlie Larga been replaced by a robot?

April 5th, 2026

Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

April 4th, 2026

Retirement with missiles

April 3rd, 2026

Unwritten rules Cuenca expats learn the hard way

April 2nd, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

Jumping General Lee

April 8th, 2026

Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

April 6th, 2026

The screen that comes between us: Smartphones and the global fertility crash

April 5th, 2026

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MALACATOS – Beautiful 4 BR 3 BA Home in Quiet Neighborhood

April 8th, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

April 8th, 2026

House for your peace of mind in Pampa – Vintimilla sector, Azogues (Near Cuenca)

April 8th, 2026

Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

April 7th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Exemption from the Naturalization Exam in Ecuador

April 8th, 2026

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

April 8th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

April 8th, 2026

Giving new purpose to items you no longer need

April 8th, 2026

Visas Expat Community Ec, security and peace of mind.

April 7th, 2026

Health News

Science answers the age-old question of whose farts smell the worst

April 8th, 2026

Is falling inevitable as you age? Some simple steps to keep seniors steady on their feet

April 4th, 2026

Some tips on better nutrition for older adults

April 1st, 2026

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